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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.32, 552.51 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.32, 552.51 and 148.88 is: 223.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.32 : 552.51 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.32/552.51 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.32x = 552.51 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.32x = 82,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,254.93/368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.33

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